Cats/Bison predictions

LimpKitty · Post by **LimpKitty** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:20 am

The Cat O is going to have it's hands full in this one. NDSU has a pretty stout defense. If the Cats can run on them, they have a chance. If NDSU shuts down the run game, this one gets ugly.

NDSU will score on the Cats D (or lack there of). I also question the physicality of the Cat team. They need to get nasty because NDSU plays with a chip on it's shoulder.

NDSU - 34

Cats - 20

alasax · Post by **alasax** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:29 am

I think the home field advantage is going to be HUGE.
I am worried about the TOP factor.
This place is going to be rockin'.
TL and Co. are going to go all out to right last weeks performance

CATS 31
NDSU 17

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:39 am

I don't think we'll have to settle for as many field goals as against SFA (who by the way responded pretty well by slapping Western Illinois around pretty badly) plus I suspect we'll probably see some no huddle in order to get the offense in some kind of rythmn. I think many NDSU folks will be heading home (or to the parking lot) by the end of the third quarter and it'll look respectable only because our young kids will get some PT.

Green-N-Gold · Post by **Green-N-Gold** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:20 am

Cat Grad wrote:...I think many NDSU folks will be heading home (or to the parking lot) by the end of the third quarter and it'll look respectable only because our young kids will get some PT.

Good luck with that!

catatac · Post by **catatac** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:37 am

Cat Grad wrote:I don't think we'll have to settle for as many field goals as against SFA (who by the way responded pretty well by slapping Western Illinois around pretty badly) plus I suspect we'll probably see some no huddle in order to get the offense in some kind of rythmn. I think many NDSU folks will be heading home (or to the parking lot) by the end of the third quarter and it'll look respectable only because our young kids will get some PT.

Are you serious with this post?

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:40 am

As a heart attack. I know the huge human will have them so full of pizz and vinegar they won't dare do anything else. I look for something worse than what we did to SFA (who by the way is a pretty good team).

CLUB 126 · Post by **CLUB 126** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:54 am

CATS WIN CATS WIN

CATS 35

NDSU 17

as a crowd lets get loud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
be responsible for 7, GET FREAKIN LOUD, FREAKEN LOUD

tetoncat · Post by **tetoncat** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:09 am

Who has NDSU beaten to annoint them as so great this year. A week ago with us being 1-1 you all were saying this was the greatest bobcat team ever. Now after a loss theres talk of complete changes in the program and how poor our offense and defense is. NDSU had a good win on the road. It remains to be seen how that team will fair. Then they beat Weber at home. I would hope that our feeling is that we beat weber that bad at home. One look at the NAU game from last year and it shows that it is just one week. Look what happened to us after that. Remember we lost to Central Washington and then made the playoffs.

Platinumcat · Post by **Platinumcat** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:40 am

With all due respect to the Bison and their program, this Saturday is going to prove a tough place to play.
1) The Cats will come out looking to show EVERYONE that they are the real deal. As much as I agree with the fact that we always have one let down game every year. We also seem to come back after it and play hard, hard, hard.
2) The stadium is going to be rocking with over 14,000 crazy fans that will be making some serious thunder when the Bison have the ball.
3) Any team that comes in here from lower elevations always has problems in the second half due to fatigue.

I still look for a good game. But, my heart and my head both say the 'Cats will take this one 31-24.

Green-N-Gold · Post by **Green-N-Gold** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:48 am

tetoncat wrote:Who has NDSU beaten to annoint them as so great this year. A week ago with us being 1-1 you all were saying this was the greatest bobcat team ever. Now after a loss theres talk of complete changes in the program and how poor our offense and defense is. NDSU had a good win on the road. It remains to be seen how that team will fair. Then they beat Weber at home. I would hope that our feeling is that we beat weber that bad at home. One look at the NAU game from last year and it shows that it is just one week. Look what happened to us after that. Remember we lost to Central Washington and then made the playoffs.

I agree with your statement somewhat; the high ranking does seem a bit premature. However, it was the quality of this convincing road win in the eyes of many national pollsters who have done the annointing. Our team looked VERY solid in that game and the two others, albeit against weaker competition. In the last two games we've scored TDs on offense, defense and special teams. A win against the Cats would go a long way in my mind of justifying such a high ranking. Keep in mind as well that the Bison are 3-0. What makes a team great? Win the games you're supposed to and a good share of those you're not! Thus far in DI-AA NDSU has lived up to that. I look forward to the begininning of a very good rivalry this weekend. Except during the Bison game: go Bobcats!

Hello Kitty · Post by **Hello Kitty** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:01 am

Cat Grad wrote:As a heart attack. I know the huge human will have them so full of pizz and vinegar they won't dare do anything else. I look for something worse than what we did to SFA (who by the way is a pretty good team).

Cat Grad-
I like they way you think!
Lets get fired up!

Go Cats!

El_Gato · Post by **El_Gato** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:24 am

PREDICTION??

Pain.............

and a Bobcat win...

Green-N-Gold · Post by **Green-N-Gold** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:29 am

Speaking of pain, watch Mr. Joe Mays. LB #8. He brings it! (If you can see the numbers that is. I've heard the new road jerseys are tough to see.)

Hell's Bells · Post by **Hell's Bells** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:48 am

Green-N-Gold wrote:Speaking of pain, watch Mr. Joe Mays. LB #8. He brings it! (If you can see the numbers that is. I've heard the new road jerseys are tough to see.)

i sure hope he likes to play football in the cold, historically dome teams dont do as well outdoors...just ask Peyton Manning

catatac · Post by **catatac** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:34 pm

Cat Grad wrote:As a heart attack. I know the huge human will have them so full of pizz and vinegar they won't dare do anything else. I look for something worse than what we did to SFA (who by the way is a pretty good team).

God I love your optimism and I hope you're right. The team I saw play Sat. night will not beat the Bison. I'm hoping the real Bobcat team shows up...

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:49 pm

catatac, I don't think realizing Travis gave away two touchdowns, the two calls against Kahiim, and all the center exchanges will never happen again is optimism. Even with all the screwups we had, that game was much closer than the final score.

Hell's Bells · Post by **Hell's Bells** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:51 pm

catatac wrote:
Cat Grad wrote:As a heart attack. I know the huge human will have them so full of pizz and vinegar they won't dare do anything else. I look for something worse than what we did to SFA (who by the way is a pretty good team).
God I love your optimism and I hope you're right. The team I saw play Sat. night will not beat the Bison. I'm hoping the real Bobcat team shows up...

lets hope that NDSU does not run the option...

jagur1 · Post by **jagur1** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:24 pm

I just saw how big the Bison are on the O line. The 3-4 might not work on them either.

WYOBISONMAN · Post by **WYOBISONMAN** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:50 pm

We have a key injury on our O-line. Tim Popowski (ankle injuy) was quite sore against Weber, and has not missed any practice, but he may not be at 100% on Saturday. Also receiver Kole Heckendorf suffered a hip pointer but will not miss any practice and is expected to play.

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:01 pm

jagur1 wrote:I just saw how big the Bison are on the O line. The 3-4 might not work on them either.

I doubt they are any bigger than SFA (how could they be) and we handled them just fine with our 3-4 and mutliple substitutions on the DL.